Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $64,510 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $61,760
90th percentile $114,280
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,760
    25th
    $61,760
    50th (median)
    $64,510
    75th
    $79,080
    90th
    $114,280

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 63% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $102,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Chico, CA $90,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,060
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Connecticut $79,720

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Boulder, CO is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Boulder, CO is 12.6% below the national median of $73,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $61,760 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,760.